VANAKKAM PDX Menu
Welcome to VANAKKAM PDX, a culinary gem located in the heart of Portland, offering an authentic taste of Indian cuisine with a unique Indo-Chinese twist. This vibrant eatery boasts a diverse menu that includes standout appetizers like the Chicken Lollipop and Gobi 65, both bursting with flavor and perfectly complemented by refreshing mint chutney.
For those with a sweet tooth, the Homemade Mysore Pak is a must-try—a delightful south Indian treat crafted with care. The restaurant's commitment to quality is mirrored in the fantastic reviews from diners who rave about the flavors and generous portions. Don't miss out on the well-curated lunch buffet featuring dishes such as Goat Curry and Masala Dosa, designed to satisfy both adventurous and familiar palates alike.
Experience warm hospitality and culinary excellence at VANAKKAM PDX—a place where every bite transports you straight to India!
Day's Special
Iftar Box-03/01
Available from 6 PM Onwards Highlights: Fresh Fruits Dry Fruits & Dates Crispy Samosa Dessert Veg Pulao with Raita Soft Naan with Lahori Chicken Curry (Crescent Halal) Badam Milk . Prices Varies based on Iftar box components .
Chicken Lollipop ( 6 Pcs)
A popular Indo-Chinese Frenched chicken winglet appetizer.
Weekday Buffet
Unlimited Buffet for Dine-in.
Egg Kalaki
Gravy version of normal omelette with a little masala added.
Kid's Weekday Buffet
Kids in age 5-11 can try this buffet during the weekdays.
Chicken Kizhi Parotta/Banana Leaf Parotta
Kerala special: Parottas layered with Chicken Gravy and egg and tawa cooked in a banana leaf
Veg Biryani Combo
Choice of Hyderabadi or Chettinadu Style Veg Biryani served with Veg Salna, Raita, small assorted Veg appetizer and special dessert of the day.
Chicken Biryani Combo
Choice of Hyderabadi or Chettinadu Style Chicken Biryani with Salna, Raita, small assorted chicken appetizer and special dessert of the day.
Goat Biryani Combo
Choice of Hyderabadi or Chettinadu Style Goat Biryani served with Salna, Raita, small assorted chicken appetizer and special dessert of the day.
Biryani Combos (Serves 1 adult)
Bowl Combos
Curry Combo Bowl
Portion of Rice and 2 Pizza Slices of Plain Naan with the curries of your choice and Salad. Varieties of curries available at additional cost. (Servers 1 person)
Veg Thali (ToGos)
White Rice with Sambar, Poriyal, 1 piece Chapati with Paneer gravy, fryums, Rasam, with savoury fried snacks, dessert and buttermilk
Meaty Thali (ToGos)
White Rice with choice of chicken or your choice gravy, 1 piece chapathi, sambar, rasam, with chicken appetizer, dessert and buttermilk
Thali (ToGos - until 2 PM)
Rice
Curd Rice (16 Oz)
Curd rice is a South Indian traditional dish made with rice, fresh yogurt, tempering spices & curry leaves.
Chitranna/Lemon Rice (16 Oz)
Lemon rice recipe also known as chitrannna is a South Indian dish made with rice, tempering spices & curry leaves.
Gongura Rice (16 Oz)
Gongura rice is a spicy and tangy dish, made from precooked rice and tossed along with freshly roasted spices and Gongura leaves.
Tamarind Rice/Puliyodharai Rice (16 Oz)
Tamarind rice or puliyodharai is a tangy, sour & spiced rice.
Masala Peanut
Fried Peanut mix with Indian species.
Gobi 65
Gobi 65 is a crispy fried snack made with cauliflower, flour, spices & herbs served with Mint Chutney
Gobi Manchurian
Crisp fried cauliflower floret in a manchurian base in Indo Chinese way.
BabyCorn Manchurian
Crisp fried baby corn in a manchurian base in Indo Chinese way.
Paneer Manchurian
Crisp fried Paneer cubes in a manchurian base in Indo Chinese way.
Andra 65 (16 Oz)
Andra Chicken 65 is a made by deep frying andra style masala marinated chicken with curry leaves and green chilies.
Chicken 65 (16 Oz)
Marinated Chicken deep fried and served with lemon and onion.
Pepper Chicken (16 Oz)
Marinated with Pieces cooked with spices and served with onion and lemon.
Chicken Sukka (16 Oz)
Marinated with bone or boneless Chicken pieces cooked with spices and served with onion and lemon.
Chicken Lollipop ( 6 Pcs)
A popular Indo-Chinese Frenched chicken winglet appetizer.
Chicken Manchurian
Crisp fried chicken pieces in a manchurian base in Indo Chinese way.
Goat Sukka (16 Oz)
Marinated with bone goat pieces cooked with spices and served with onion and lemon.
Lamb Sukka (16 Oz)
Marinated with boneless Lamb pieces cooked with spices and served with onion and lemon.
Appetizers
Indian Breads & Curry
Naan (1Pcs)
Plain flatbread.
Garlic Naan (1 Pcs)
Garlic FlatBread.
Chapati (1 Pcs)
South Asian unleavened flat wheat bread
Parotta (1 Pcs)
A wheat bread layered South Asian flatbread made from refined flour, and oil
Veg Curry Options (16 Oz)
Chose from Choices of Day's Veg Curry with a portion of rice for a ToGo
Meat Curry Options (16 Oz)
Chose from Choices of Day's Meat Curry with a portion of rice for a ToGo.
Onion Samosa (3 Pcs)
Perfect Tea time snacks served with mint and sweet chutney.
Samosa (1 Pcs )
Home made Veg Samosa with Sweet and Mint Chutney.
Mirchi Bhaji (4 Pcs)
Jalapeno Chilli served with Mint Chutney
Medhu Vada (2 Pcs)
Deep fried lentil donuts served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Masala Vada (3 Pcs)
South Indian tea time crisp fried snack made using chana dal, onion, spices and herbs
Veg Pakora
Crispy fritters made with vegetables like onions, potatoes, gram flour, spices and herbs
Snacks (5:00 PM To 7:00 PM)
Tiffin (6:00 PM Onwards)
Idli (3 Pcs)
Most popular South-Indian steamed rice & lentil pan cakes served with varieties of chutney and sambar.
Thattu Idli
Most popular South-Indian steamed rice & lentil cakes served with varieties of chutney and sambar.
Podi Idli
Steamed Idlis tossed in a spicy ground lentil condiment known as Podi
Plain Dosa
Classic South Indian thin crepe made of rice & lentil
Paneer Dosa
Classic South Indian thin crepe made of rice & lentil.
Mysore Podi Dosa
Classic South Indian thin crepe made of rice & lentil and topped with podi on top. Served with Masala on side.
Andhra Kara Dosa
Classic South Indian thin crepe made of rice & lentil.
Masala Dosa
Classic South Indian thin crepe made of rice & lentil.
Egg Dosa
Egg dosa made with dosa batter, egg & vegetables. Served with any chutney or Sambar
Onion Dosa
Classic South Indian thin crepe made of rice & lentil with onion on top.
Onion Uthapam
Onion uttapam is a dosa variation, which is slightly thick like a pancake and topped with lovely spread of onion
Veg Uthapam
Veg uttapam is a dosa variation, which is slightly thick like a pancake and topped with lovely spread of vegetables like onion, carrot and capsicum
Kuzhi Pannigaram(10pcs)
Small ball shaped pan fried dumplings from South Indian Cuisine
Rava Dosa
Thin crisp fried crepe made with semolina, rice flour, spices and ghee.
Mini Podi Idli
Steamed mini Idlis tossed in a spicy ground lentil condiment known as Podi
Cone Dosa
Delightful South Indian thin crepe made of rice & lentil and folded in cone shape.
Cheese Dosa
Indian thin crepe made of rice & lentil and topped with cheese.
Chicken Strips & Fries
Deep fried Chicken strips and french fries served with Ketchup.
Fish & Fries
Deep fried Fish and french fries served with Ketchup.
Kid's Menu
Sarakku Sides (9:00 PM to Midnight)
Paneer Roll
This Indian street food with marinated and grilled paneer wrapped in a buttery crisp paratha.
Chicken Roll
This Indian street food with marinated and grilled chicken and vegetables wrapped in a buttery crisp paratha.
Egg Roll
This Indian street food with scrambled egg wrapped in a buttery crisp paratha.
Lamb Roll
This Indian street food with minced lamb wrapped in a buttery crisp paratha.
Special Fish Tawa Fry (2-3 Slices)
Indian fish varieties tawa fried in Coconut Oil served with Onions and Lemon. *Based on availability and size: Black Pomfret/ Thread Fin/Barracuda/Murrel.
Egg Kalaki
Gravy version of normal omelette with a little masala added.
Masala Tea
A delicious Indian milk tea made with a blend of spices such as cardamom and ginger and simmered with black tea and sugar.
Badam Halwa
Indian sweet made with almonds, sugar, ghee and cardamoms.
Filter Coffee (8 Oz)
Mixing hot milk and sugar with the infusion obtained by percolation brewing of finely ground coffee powder with chicory in a traditional Indian filter
MoongDhal Halwa
Indian sweet made with cooked Moongdhal, sugar, ghee and cardamoms.
Royal Falooda (16 Oz)
Various layered elements like vermicelli, milk, ice cream, tuti-fruity, fresh fruits, nuts and rose/strawberry/guava syrup
Rabdi Jamun
Delectable Indian dessert that combines two popular sweet treats, Gulab Jamun(2 Piece) and Rabdi.
Mango Lassi (16 Oz)
Mango lassi is made with fresh yogurt or Curd, sweet mangoes and a touch of cardamom.
Jamun (2 Pcs)
Fried dough balls made from milk solids and semolina are soaked in a syrup flavored with cardamom, rose water, saffron, and cloves.
Strawberry Lassi (16 Oz)
A refreshing creamy drink made with ripe strawberries
Rasamalai (2 Pcs)
Sweet dumplings made from cottage cheese, soaked in sweetened and thickened milk, delicately flavored by the Saffron, chilled and dunked in a serving bowl and topped with fragile pistachio flakes
Badam Milk (16 Oz)
Delicious flavorful milk with the goodness of almonds, cardamoms & saffron served Hot or Cold.
Chikoo Shake
A refreshing creamy drink made with ripe Chikoo.
Indian Sodas
Diet Coke
Coke
Pepsi
Sprite
Kulfi
Traditional Indian ice cream comes in flavors of Pista/Malai/Mango/Oreo
Desserts & Beverages
Sweets & Savories
Homemade Mysore Pak (10 Pcs)
A popular south Indian sweet from Mysore made with gram flour, sugar and ghee.
Homemade Mysore Pak (1 Pcs)
A popular south Indian sweet from Mysore made by Home Cooks with gram flour, sugar and ghee.